2011-2015Landscape_Architecture [Portfolio]

John M. Milos

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e Home grown in the heart of Central Massachu-setts, I have always looked up to the cities of Boston, New York, Hartford, etc. as sources of vitality and youth that are in a constant state flowering evolution. My professional inclination lies within these places. Urban design has so many social and cultural facets that it is difficult to make a design that pleases every user. My attitude, in this regard, is to be bold; Create a functional work of art that will improve the character and value of the space for future generations.

Urban Design 04-07 Springfield Riverfront ParkMultifamily Housing 08-09 North Amherst DellObject Design 10 Permaduct System PlanterModel Construction 11 Kendrick Park, Waterfront Hillside, McGirr ResidenceBuilt Works 12-13 Humphrey Garden Design and LandscapeOther Artwork 14-15

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Permanent Address:21 Dolge Ct.Oxford, Massachusetts 01540

Local Address:2 Bridge St.Amherst, Massachusetts 01003

Cell Number: 508-873-9837Home Number: 508-987-1695Email: jmilos@umass.eduEmail: johnm.milos@gmail.com

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Urban DesignSpringfield Riverfront ParkUsing a series of green way street extensions, the urban fabric of Springfield has been fused with the rivers edge to create a unified and succesful design solution . The highway is proposed to recess twenty feet below grade from Union Street through Broad Street. This allows for a better visual and physical con-nection from Springfield’s downtown to the new River-front Park. As a product of this new connection, strong ecological spaces have been created to engage the river. This provides visitors with a unique area to connect with the riverfront, and learn about ecologi-cal remediation. The main attractions in the park are a recreational area in the north end consisting of a skate park, basketball court, and playground.

To the South, a stage and large outdoor concert lawn, a dog park, Japanese style meditation gardens, and numerous open plazas for meeting and informal dining. To please the current residents and workers of the City, as well as the visitors of the future casino, a new “Railside Brewery” will abut the Lux Burger, as well as three additional restaurants and retail shops in the south end near the Hall of Fame. Residents of the city will be pleased to use the new bike path that runs along the river’s edge, and enjoy the luxury of a large open lawn in the center of the park where they can relax, or organize outdoor games and activities.

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River Ecology became an increasing important concept in the past century for the city of Springfield. Presently their is only one opportunity to directly come in con-tact with the Connecticut River in River-front Park. A set of neglected unappealing concrete steps is placed in the center of the shoreline. The State Street Ecological Floodplain, seen above, allows visitors of the park to travel along the tree lined pier ending with a new staircase that invites you to readily interact with the river.

These floodplains increase the floodable area of the park while purifying the river water with the introduction of wetland plants. This vegetation would habitate wildlife while inspiring wetland explora-tion and educating onlookers by way of signage. This floodplain is mirrored by a similar space at the end of the Union Street pier, strengthening the spatial pat-tern and form of the park.

The introduction of MGM’s new casino works to increase employment opportu-nities and further develop Springfield as a destination city but it also dwarfs the nearby South End residential neighbor-hood. In order to minimize this drastic change in architecture scale, a pro-posed retail edge would be created on Union Street. This creates an interdigitat-ed zoning edge that reflects the retail in the MGM Plaza. Seen below, the pro-posed street typology supports the

casino infill while conveniancing visitors and residents. Currently Riverfront Park is decentralized and lacks open green space. The Amphitheater and Great Lawn, seen to the left, accom-panies Symphony Hall as an outdoor alternative for perfomance artists. The orientation of the space celebrates the alluring city skyline and brings night life to the park, something that presently is seriously missing.

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Pond Ecosystem

Aquatic Plants

Open Green Space

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Multifamily HousingNorth Amherst DellThe leading costs involved in multifamily housing development are broken into thirds. The cost of the land, the cost of the units, and the cost of site development infrastructure. This gives landscape ar-chitects a large amount of control in the value of the project. This project exam-ined a ten acre site in North Amherst that has been identified as a possible location for a multifamily housing neighborhood. The two story townhouses are connected by a continuity of green community open space while keeping the physical base, cultural mileau, and biotic community in the forefront of the design. Examples of Olmstead, Stein, and Wright acted as precedents for theory and practice of our site plans. The master plan includes 60 units in blocks of two to five, that create smaller communities within the complex, that are further defined by pedestrian pathways and a thorough grading plan. Every townhouse has a private garden and a view of the PioneerRiver Valley mountains.

Open Green Space SystemCirculation Diagram

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Model ConstructionKendrick Park, Waterfront Hillside, McGirr Residence

This project focused on maximizing an underutilized space on campus so it engages students and visitors. Our group’s design employed a variety of functions including bench seating, sustainable permaculture, and a visual amenity that encourages human interaction.Through site visits, analysis, diagramming, and connecting with the Permaculture Club the studio developed a greater understanding of design process. The Permaduct System Planter acts as an advertisement as to what landscape architects do and personifies as a physical model of per-maculture and local/sustainable food production.

Object DesignPermaduct System Planter

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Under the direction of Kevin Humphrey, I took a lead role within his landscape design company. I was employed because of my knowledge of plants and clear interest in the field of beautifying landscapes. During my time with Hum-phrey, I developed my skills of offhand site design. Coordinating project teams, delivering tasks, and visually reviewing the quality of constructed work were responsibilities of my position. I gained a knowledge of realistic design without diminishing the unique artistic character that clients lust after. I developed detailed master plans and planting plans on residential and commercial scales that I later had a hand in building. Site maintenance, selective pruning, and a variety of stonework also laid a fabric for daily projects.

Humphrey Garden Design And LandscapeTurners Falls, MA 2012- present

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Other Artwork-Pen and Ink -Acryllic and Oil Paintings-Black and White Sketches -Rendered Landscapes